Boy name
Artık name meaning
“additional, surplus; a remaining portion”
Artık means “additional,” “surplus,” or “a remaining portion.” It comes from Turkish artık, continuing the older form artuk, and is related to artmak, “to increase.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it shares a word family with Artan and Artuk. A portion left after division provides a concrete illustration.
What does Artık mean?
Additional, surplus; a remaining portion
In Turkish: artan, fazla; geriye kalan bölüm
In contemporary Turkish, artık can denote a remainder or function as a temporal adverb. Its older sense of increase or additional quantity is relevant when considering it as a name. It is related to historical Artuk, though the two spellings should not automatically be treated as identical personal names.
Origin of the name Artık
Turkish artık continues the older form artuk and is related to artmak, 'to increase.' Its historical meanings center on excess and being greater in amount.
How to pronounce Artık
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /aɾtɯk/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | آرتق |
Is Artık a boy’s name?
Yes, Artık is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Artık does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Artık
FAQ about the name Artık
What is the meaning of Artık?
Artık means “additional, surplus; a remaining portion”. Turkish artık continues the older form artuk and is related to artmak, 'to increase.' Its historical meanings center on excess and being greater in amount.
Is Artık a boy’s name?
Yes, Artık is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Artık in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Artık nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Artık?
Artık is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Artık have?
Artık has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Artık?
Artık does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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